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NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Internationalisation of Higher Education in India’In December 2025, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog released a report titled ‘Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations’, outlining a long-term roadmap to make India a global hub for higher education and research by 2047.

• The report was released by NITI Aayog’s senior leadership, including Suman Bery, Vice Chairman (VC), Dr. V.K.Paul, Member (Education), Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member, and B.V.R.Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About Report on Internationalisation of Higher Education:
Preparation: This document has been prepared by the Education Division of NITI Aayog in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras(Chennai, Tamil Nadu, TN), the Association of India Universities (AIU) and Acumen.
Focus: The study centres on the concept of “internationalisation at home” as outlined in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
Increase in Student inflow: To emerge as a global hub for higher education and research, India must increase international student inflows, for which the study provides time-bound projections using two forecasting models.

• The Global Benchmarking Approach based on the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) has projected the range for international student enrolment in India between 85,000 and 1.3 lakh in 2030, 1.23 lakh and 2.44 lakh in 2035, and 3 lakh and 11 lakh in 2047.
• The Internationalisation Intensity Approach based on the strategic intensity model has estimated international student enrolment at 1.5 lakh in 2030, 3.59 lakh in 2035, and 7.89 lakh in 2047.

Key Recommendations: The Report presents 22 Policy Recommendations, 76 Action Pathways, 125 Performance Success Indicators, along with nearly 30 Indian and Global Practices currently pursued.
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India Signs MoU with Netherlands to Strengthen Maritime Heritage CooperationOn December 20, 2025, Government of India (GoI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands, aimed at strengthening cooperation on maritime heritage.

• The MoU supports the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW’s) Sagarmala Programme, in Lothal, Gujarat.

Key Details of MoU:
MoU Exchange: The agreement was exchanged during a bilateral meeting between Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and David van Weel, Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, in New Delhi, Delhi.
Role of Entities: Under the MoU, the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam (Netherlands) will act as knowledge and expertise partner.

• India and Netherlands will share expertise and best practices in museum design, conservation and curation. They will collaborate on joint exhibitions, research, cultural exchanges and new ways to improve visitor experience and public education.

Innovative Approach: The MoU aims to explore innovative approaches to enhance visitor experience, education and public outreach at NMHC.
About National Maritime Heritage Complex(NMHC):
Overview: NMHC is a flagship cultural and heritage project of the GoI launched in 2022, being developed at Lothal, with an aim to showcase India’s rich 4,500-year-old maritime history and its long connection with the seas.
Heritage Tourism Promotion: NMHC aims to preserve and present India’s maritime traditions, trade routes, shipbuilding skills, promote heritage tourism and coastal cultural awareness, and serve as a centre for education, research and public outreach.
Components: It includes Maritime museums, Light House Museum, Harappan-era galleries, Naval and shipping galleries, interactive exhibits, research institutes, and recreational spaces.
About Netherlands:
Prime Minister (PM) – Dick Schoof
Capital – Amsterdam
Currency – Euro (EUR)

PFRDA Notified Amendments to PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals) under NPS Regulations, 2015In December 2025, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) which works under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), notified ‘PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System (NPS)) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025’, amending the principal Regulations of 2015.

• These amendments, primarily targeting the Non-government sector (All Citizen Model and Corporate Sector), are now applied uniformly to Common Schemes (CS) and the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF), while also streamlining certain provisions for government subscribers.

Key Changes Under Revised Regulations:
Removal of Lock-in Period: For all citizen models (including CS and MSF), PFRDA has now removed the mandatory 5-year lock-in period, a minimum subscription time period before becoming eligible for premature exit.
Change in Vesting Period: For the All Citizen Model, the vesting period, the minimum subscription duration required to qualify for a normal exit, is 15 years or until the subscriber reaches 60 years of age, whichever comes first.
Lump sum and Annuity: For both the All Citizen Model and the Corporate Sector (CS & MSF), subscribers can withdraw up to 80% of their corpus as a lump sum (from previous 60%), while the remaining minimum 20% must be used to purchase an annuity.
Maximum Age to Stay in NPS: PFRDA has also increased the maximum age limit to stay in NPS from existing 75 years to 85 years, and has also clarified that this new age limit is applicable to both non-government and government subscribers.
Automatic Continuation: The requirement of 15-day prior intimation has been removed across all sectors, allowing subscribers to continue seamlessly under NPS without additional formalities.
Withdrawal Limit:

• Before 60 years/superannuation (whichever is later): Up to 4 withdrawals allowed, with a minimum gap of 4 years between two withdrawals.
• After 60 years/superannuation (whichever is later): No limit on frequency, subject to a minimum interval of 3 years between withdrawals.

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IOL Signed Agreement with France’s Safran to Manufacture Advanced Defence Systems in IndiaIn December 2025, India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), signed a collaboration agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense, France, for the local production of two high-precision, combat-proven defence systems ‘SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro Inertial Navigation System’ and ‘CM3-MR Direct Firing Sight’, at an event held in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The agreement was signed by Tushar Tripathi, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IOL, and Alexandre Ziegler, Head of Defence Global Business Unit at Safran, in the presence of Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), Government of India (GoI).

About IOL-Safran Defence Partnership:
Manufactured Systems: 

• SIGMA 30N DRLG INS: SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro Inertial Navigation System provides autonomous, GPS-independent navigation and precision positioning for artillery guns, air defence systems, missiles, and radars.
• CM3-MR DFS: CM3-MRDirect Firing Sight enhances direct-fire targeting accuracy and battlefield effectiveness for artillery guns and anti-drone applications.

Responsibilities: IOL manages manufacturing, assembly, Quality control(QC), and full life-cycle support, while Safran provides technical expertise in inertial navigation and fire-control technologies.
Strategic Impact: Promotes technology transfer, reduces imports, strengthens the Indian Army(IA) operational readiness, and supports Make in India and domestic defence ecosystem growth.
Background: Builds on the January 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and formalizes production, assembly, testing, and life-cycle support of key defence systems in India.
About India Optel Limited (IOL):
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) – Tushar Tripathi
Headquarters – Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Established – 2021

Indian Army Signs MoU with NSUT to Develop Software and AI-Based SolutionsOn December 22, 2025, Indian Army (IA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi (Delhi), to jointly develop software and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solutions for military applications.

AI & Software Solutions Development:
Aim: The MoU aims to strengthen indigenous innovation in defence technology by combining military operational requirements with academic research and expertise.
Purpose: Under the MoU, the IA and NSUT will co-develop software platforms and AI tools that can support defence needs such as data analytics for operational planning, automation for logistics and decision support, or AI algorithms for surveillance and threat detection.
Role of Entities: NSUT students and faculty will work on “live problem-solving projects” identified by the IA.

• NSUT will conduct Faculty Development Programme (FDPs) and customized training modules for Army Personnel to improve technical skills and capacity in areas such as AI, software engineering for defence systems, Data Science and automation frameworks, and cybersecurity foundations and analytics.

Enord Secures Multi-Crore Contract from IA: 
Overview: Enord Private Limited (Enord), an Indian AI-on-Edge drone technology startup, has won a multi-crore contract from the IA’s School of Artillery, Deolali (Maharashtra), to supply indigenous Virtual Reality (VR) drone training simulators.

• The order has been issued under the Emergency Powers Revenue (EP) 2025 mandate.

Scope: Over 700 VR drone training simulators will be supplied to the IA, with deployment spanning 19 Category‑A IA establishments across the country.
Deployment: The execution is planned in three phases, with full completion targeted by the second Quarter (Q2) (April 1 to March 31) of 2026.
Training Capabilities: The simulators are designed to provide High-fidelity immersive training for drone operators without using actual Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs).

• It will support First Person View (FPV) flying, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) mission rehearsals, Emergency Response (ER) drills, and complex tactical scenarios, allowing the army to train more safely and cost-effectively.

Alignment: The initiative aligns with Government of India (GoI)’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).
About Enord Private Limited:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Muhammad Anas
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Establishment – 2021

NCW Launches ‘SHAKTI Scholars : NCW’s Young Research Fellowship’ programme
On December 22, 2025, the National Commission for Women (NCW), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), launched ‘SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research Fellowship’, a research initiative, to promote policy-oriented research on issues affecting women in India.

About SHAKTI Scholars:
Focus Domains: It includes women’s safety and dignity, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), access to legal rights and justice, Cybersecurity and digital safety, and Implementation of workplace sexual harassment frameworks such as Prevention of Sexual Harasment (POSH).

• It also includes Women’s leadership and political participation, health, nutrition, and education, economic empowerment and labour participation, and socio-cultural practices and work-life balance.

Eligibility: It includes Indian citizens aged 21 to 30 years with at least a bachelor’s degree, and independent researchers.
Grant: Selected SHAKTI Scholars receive a research grant of Rs 1,00,000 for a six-month project, disbursed in installments based on research progress.
Application Process: Applications can be submitted via electronic mail(email) to NCW, with the deadline set for 31 December 2025.

IDRBT, IIIT-Hyderabad Signs MoU to Collaborate in Academics, Research & Training
On December 22, 2025, the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) and International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (Telangana) (IIIT-H) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate across academics, research, training, and development.

• The MoU was formalized under the leadership of Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Director of IIIT-Hyderabad; and Dr. Deepak Kumar, Director of IDRBT, with Prof. H. Krishnamurthy, Chief Research Scientist (Retd.) of IISc Bengaluru, also in attendance.

Key Details of MoU:
Joint Research: The MoU provides a framework for collaborative research  including Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)-level work in areas such as Digital payments, Cybersecurity & Vulnerability management, Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, Cryptography & blockchain technologies, as well as Fungible Tokens (FTs) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).
Talent Development: The agreement covers joint academics, research, student exchanges, and training, enhancing skills and real-world exposure in banking technology.
Standardization: Under the MoU, IDRBT and IIIT-H plan to work on standardizing Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector and on Specialized Large Models (SLM) for BFSI use cases.

JNCASR, CrisprBits Signs LoI to Setup CoE for CRISPR Innovation and Translation
In December 2025, the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with CRISPRBITS Private Limited (CrisprBits), to set up a new Centre of Excellence for CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) Innovation and Translation (CoE-CIT).

• The agreement marks one of India’s first major Public–Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives in the CRISPR gene-editing domain.

About CoE-CIT:
Aim: This new CoE will be developed as a dedicated hub to harness cutting-edge Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) technologies, aimed to translate scientific discoveries in a laboratory into real-world clinical applications.
Significance: The proposed facility will deliver lab-ready drugs to the patient and offer therapeutic benefits by combining expertise of JNCASR in basic biomedical sciences and applied gene-editing and translation platforms of CrisprBits.

BANKING & FINANCE

Canara Bank Launches Unified UPI App ‘Canara ai1Pe’ for Secure Digital Payments
In December 2025, Canara Bank, a Public Sector Bank (PSB) in India, launched ‘Canara ai1Pe’, a new Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based digital payments application (app), aimed at providing fast, secure, and convenient payment services to customers across banks.

• It allows users to link savings or current accounts from any bank to make and receive UPI payments.

About Canara ai1Pe App:
Core Services: Supports instant money transfers, Quick Response (QR)-based merchant payments, utility bill payments, and mobile/Direct-to-Home (DTH) recharges on a single platform.
Security: Ensures safe transactions through device binding (registered mobile only) and mandatory UPI Personal Identification Number (PIN) authentication.
UPI Delegate: Enables primary users to add trusted family members as delegates with predefined monthly spending limits for shared expenses.
Payment Automation: Supports UPI Autopay for recurring payments such as subscriptions, Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs), Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), and utility bills.
Expense Insights: Offers monthly spending analysis, real-time updates, reminders, transaction history, rewards, and a user-friendly interface for easy finance management.

Paytm to Set Up Wholly Owned Subsidiaries in Indonesia and Luxembourg
In December 2025, One97 Communications Limited, the parent company of digital payments platform Paytm, through its cloud arm Paytm Cloud Technologies Limited (PCTL), approved the incorporation of two wholly owned subsidiaries in Indonesia and Luxembourg as part of its international expansion strategy.

• It also approved the restructuring of its United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based payments subsidiary, Paytm Arab Payments L.L.C. (PAPL), by onboarding a new strategic investor, resulting in a corresponding stake dilution.

About International Expansion:
Ownership: Both subsidiaries will be set up as wholly owned units of PCTL, remaining indirectly 100% owned by One97 Communications
Operations: Both will operate in the payments and financial services space.
Investment: Set up two step-down wholly owned subsidiaries in Indonesia and Luxembourg, with up to Rs 25 crore invested in each in one or two tranches.
Restructuring of PAPL UAE:
Equity Partnership: Abbar Global Opportunities Holdings Limited (AGOHL), a Special Purpose Vehicle(SPV) of Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties, will acquire a 49% stake in the entity, valued at around Rs.19 crore (AED 7.69 million), making it a 51% subsidiary of PCTL.
Timeline: The transaction is expected to close by February 28, 2026.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

ROHM Partners with TEPL to Manufacture Semiconductors in India
On December 22, 2025, Japanese semiconductor leader ROHM Company Limited (ROHM) partnered with Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) to manufacture semiconductors for domestic and global markets.

• This collaboration establishes a sustainable supply chain under Make in India, targeting automotive, consumer electronics, Internet of Things(IoT), Artificial Intelligence(AI), defence, and aerospace sectors.

Power Semiconductor Framework: The partnership will combine ROHM’s advanced device technologies with TEPL’s assembly and test capabilities to build semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure in India.

• ROHM & TEPL will explore co-development of advanced, high-value packaging technologies and jointly market the semiconductor supply chain.

Collaborative Product: TEPL will assemble and test ROHM’s India-designed automotive-grade 100V, 300A Si Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOFSET) in a TOLL package, with mass production targeted for 2026.
Alignment: The initiative aligns with the Government of India (GOI)’s vision of “Make in India”.
About ROHM: ROHM, established in 1958 in Kyoto (Japan), will design, manufacture, and supply of semiconductors, Integrated Circuits (ICs), discrete devices, and electric components.
About TEPL: TEPL, established in 2020, focuses on design, assembly, and testing of semiconductors and electronic components.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

GRSE Delivers Third Indigenous ASW SWC ‘Anjadip‘ to INOn 22 December 2025, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited, a key Defence Public Sector Undertaking(PSU) under the Ministry of Defence(MoD), delivered ‘Indian Naval Ship (INS) Anjadip’, the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), to the Indian Navy (IN) at Chennai Port Trust in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

• The vessel was formally accepted by Rear Admiral Gautam Marwaha, Vishisht Seva Medal(VSM), Chief Staff Officer(CSO) (Technical) of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC).

About INS Anjadip:
Class Name: The vessels belong to the Arnala class, named after islands, with Anjadip named after an island off the coast of Karwar, Karnataka.
Milestone: Anjadip is the fifth warship delivered by GRSE in 2025, the 115th warship built by the shipyard, and the 77th delivered to the IN.
Technical Specifications: 
Size: The vessel is 77 meters (m) long, displaces about 900 tonnes, and has a shallow draught of 2.7m for close-to-coast operations.
Performance: Powered by three water jets, it is highly maneuverable with a maximum speed of 25 knots.
Capability: Armed with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous ASW rockets, a 30 millimeter(mm) Naval Surface Gun, fitted with advanced shallow water Sound Navigation And Ranging (SONAR), and accommodates 57 personnel including 7 officers.
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SPORTS

Pakistan Clinch ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 Title by Defeating IndiaThe 12th edition of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Under-19 (U19) Asia Cup 2025 held at two venues International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy Ground, and Sevens Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 12-21 December 2025.

• Pakistan’s Under-19 men’s cricket team won the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 by defeating India by 191 runs, in the final held at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai (UAE).

Overview of Final Match:
Participants: Five full members of the ACC, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, are participating along with three qualifying teams, Malaysia, Nepal, and the UAE, from the 2025 ACC Men’s Under-19 Premier Cup.
Prize Money: Pakistan received USD 15,000 as winners, while India earned USD 7,500 as runners-up in the Under-19 Asia Cup.
Awards: Sameer Minhas (Pakistan) was named Player of the Match in the finals  and Player of the Tournament.
Scores: Pakistan scored 347 runs for 8 wickets in 50 overs, while India were bowled out for 156 runs in 26.2 overs while chasing a target of 348.
Top Performer: Sameer Minhas scored 172 runs off 113 balls, hitting 17 fours and 9 sixes, which is the highest individual score in a U19 Asia Cup final.
Bowling Performance: Ali Raza claimed 4 wickets for 42 runs, while Mohammad Sayyam and Abdul Subhan picked up 2 wickets each.
Result: Pakistan won the final by 191 runs to secure their second Under-19 Asia Cup title, having previously shared the trophy with India in 2012.
Background: The Under-19 ACC Men’s Asia Cup was first held in 1989 in Bangladesh, with India winning the inaugural edition.
About Asian Cricket Council (ACC):
President – Mohsin Naqvi
Headquarters – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Established – 1983

OBITUARY

World War II Veteran Ira ‘Ike’ Schab Passed Away
In December 2025, Ira “Ike” Schab, a World War II Veteran of the United States of America (USA), passed away at the age of 105 in Oregon, USA. He was born on July 4, 1920, in Illinois, USA.

About Ira Ike Schab:
Profile: He joined as a sailor in the US Navy in 1938. He was one of the last surviving American servicemen who witnessed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941, when he served aboard the United States Ship (USS) Dobbin as a sailor and musician.

• During the assault, he helped pass ammunition for anti-aircraft guns amidst the chaos. After hearing the call for a fire rescue, he went topside and witnessed the chaos as Japanese planes attacked, including seeing the USS Utah capsizing.

IMPORTANT DAYS

National Mathematics Day 2025 – December 22National Mathematics Day(NMD), celebrated annually on December 22 to mark the birth anniversary of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan and underscores the role of mathematics in human progress.

• December 22, 2025 commemorates the 138th birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Background :
Introduction: NNMD was introduced by former Prime Minister(PM) Manmohan Singh on 26 December 2011 at the University of Madras(Tamil Nadu, TN) to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan (born on 22 December 1887).

• He also announced that 2012 would be observed as the National Mathematics Year.

First Observance: The first NMD was celebrated on 22 December 2012.
Awards in Honour of Srinivasa Ramanujan:
SASTRA Ramanujan Prize:-  Instituted in 2005, this annual USD 10,000 prize recognises outstanding contributions by individuals under the age of 32, honouring Ramanujan’s extraordinary achievements.

• The 2025 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize was awarded to Dr. Alexander Smith of Northwestern University(the United States of America, USA) for his groundbreaking work in number theory, particularly on congruent number problems.

DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize: It is an annual award for mathematicians under 45 from developing countries, instituted in 2004 and first awarded in 2005, carrying a cash prize of USD 15,000.

• The 2025 DST–ICTP–IMU Ramanujan Prize was conferred on Claudio Muñoz of the University of Chile for his notable contributions to dispersive partial differential equations.

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STATE NEWS

Government of UP Presented Supplementary Demands of Rs 24,497 Crore for FY26On December 22 2025, Suresh Kumar Khanna, Finance Minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP) presented supplementary demands for grants of Rs 24,496.97 crore for the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) during the winter session of the state legislative assembly in Lucknow(UP) to meet immediate revenue requirements.

• The supplementary budget of Rs.24,497 crore, representing 3.03% of the original Rs.8,08,736.06 crore budget presented in February 2025, increases the total Financial Year 2025-26(FY26) budget to Rs.8,33,233.04 crore.

Key Highlights of Supplementary Budget FY26:
Budget Estimates: Revenue receipts at Rs 18,369.30 crore and capital expenditure (CapEx) at Rs 6,127.68 crore for FY26.
GSDP: The state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has been estimated at Rs 31.14 lakh crore for FY26 which is higher than previous estimates.
Key Focus Areas: The supplementary budget presented in the assembly focuses on sectors like: industrial development, power sector, health and family welfare, urban development, technical education, sugarcane and sugar mill sector, among others.
Key Allocations: Among all the key sectors, the industrial development sector has received the highest budgetary allocation i.e. over Rs 4,874 crore for FY26.

• It is  followed by the power sector (Rs 4,521crore); health and family welfare (over Rs 3,500 crore); urban development (over Rs 1,758.56 crore).

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Hansi Notified as 23rd District of Haryana
On December 22 2025, the Haryana government officially notified Hansi as the state’s 23rd district, carved out from Hisar district to enhance administrative decentralization and ensure more efficient, citizen-focused service delivery.

• The notification, issued under Section 5 of the Haryana Land Revenue Act, 1887, read with Section 5 of the Registration Act, 1908, was approved by , Ashim Kumar Ghosh, Governor of Haryana, authorizing the boundary changes for the creation of the new district.

About Hansi District:
Coverage: Carved out of Hisar, it includes 110 villages from Hansi and Narnaund constituencies, covering 1.35 lakh hectares with a population of 5.4 lakh.
Administration: The district has two sub-divisions (Hansi, Narnaund), three tehsils (Hansi, Narnaund, Bass), one sub-tehsil (Kheri Jalab), and three development blocks (Hansi-I, Hansi-II, Narnaund).
Governance: Hansi will have its own district headquarters, Deputy Commissioner’s office, and District and Sessions Court to improve citizen-centric services, while Hisar retains two sub-divisions with reduced Assembly segments.

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